Our dreams and futures continue to be put on hold due to Congress’s inaction. As a demonstration of our frustration and sense of urgency, the walkers of the Trail of Dreams NY and members of the NYSYLC held simultaneous die-ins in the DC and NY offices of Senator Schumer on April 30, 2010.
Wearing caps and gowns that represented our desire to get access to college, walking barefoot that represented the blisters and tiredness of our feet after walking 250+ miles from NYC to DC, and white paint and blood stains on our faces that represent the death of our dreams, we stormed into Senator Schumer’s office to demand answers and action.

Our message to Congress: OUR YOUTH CAN’T WAIT ANYMORE. We need less talk and more action!

Our message to Youth: Don’t be afraid! Organize and demand the change that we need. We are all united in this cause and we are here to support each other.

See the vid below: